Mixed Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 2 c. assorted dried beans or use 1 pkg. 15 bean mix
• 6 c. chicken stock or canned broth
• 2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped (optional)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 tsp. dried marjoram, crumbled
• 1/2 tsp. dried basil
• 1/2 tsp. coriander seeds, crushed
• 1/4 tsp. savory
• 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 c. each diced onion and chopped celery
• 1 1/2 green bell peppers, chopped
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 clove garlic (elephant garlic is milder)
• 1/2 c. chopped fresh parsley or 1 Tbsp. dried
• salt and pepper to taste